A common arterial disorder characterized by thickening, loss of elasticity, and calcification of the arterial wall is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
arteriosclerosis
Arteriosclerosis is a thickening of the walls of the arterioles, with a loss of elasticity and ability to contract.
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a. Is always doing b. Is always planning c. Relies on crisis management to attain results d. Evaluates subordinates only when required to by organization rules
A patient comes to the clinic for his weekly "allergy shot." He missed his appointment the week before because of a family emergency. Which action by the nurse is appropriate in administering his injection?
a. Administer the usual dosage of the allergen. b. Double the dosage to account for the missed injection the previous week. c. Consult with the physician about decreasing the dosage for this injection. d. Reevaluate his sensitivity to the allergen with a skin test.
The nurse is caring for a client with hyponatremia. When reviewing the client's health history, the nurse can identify the condition is the result of:
a. eating foods high in sodium c. prolonged vomiting or diarrhea b. nasal suctioning d. dehydration
Which statement made by a client would alert the nurse to the presence of edema?
A. "I seldom sleep soundly at night." B. "My shoes seem to be fitting tighter." C. "I seem to feel more anxious lately." D. "I drink at least two full glasses of water a day."